FeaturesQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen is spotted behind the wheel driving around Windsor as she continues to rest on doctors' orders

By
1st November 2021
The Queen has been spotted driving around the Windsor estate as the 95-year-old monarch continues to rest following advice from her doctors. The images of The Queen sitting behind the wheel of her Jaguar Estate will no doubt reassure many Brits that the monarch remains in good spirits, despite having to cancel a number of engagements. Pictured in a floral headscarf and sunglasses, Her…
Read more
British RoyalsFeatures

Remembering Alice, Duchess of Gloucester

By
29th October 2021
She had been an integral part of the House of Windsor for almost seventy years; she was the oldest ever member of the Royal Family, and she had lived an adventure packed life that broke the regal mould in many ways. The death of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, on October 29th 2004, brought to an end a fascinating and often overlooked royal story. Alice had lived quietly and discreetly, but…
Read more
HistoryJapan

Japan's last Empress regnant

By
29th October 2021
While debates still take place in Japan on whether or not women should have succession rights and head their own branches of the Imperial Family, empress regnants have existed before in Japanese history. In fact, Japan has had eight women reign in their own right, the last…
Features

Royal Ghost Stories: the restless queen

By
28th October 2021
History has her down as the ultimate survivor but the sad end to the story of Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII, is behind the tales of sightings of her ghost at the last castle she called home. For the queen consort who avoided the axeman is said to roam the corridors of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire looking for the baby daughter she left behind. Katherine’s ghost is reported…
Read more
British RoyalsFeaturesHistoryHistoryInterestsPalaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Royal Ghost Stories: Windsor Castle

By
26th October 2021
It has long been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over twenty-five reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. Claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III. Even the present Queen Elizabeth II has admitted to witnessing at least one ghostly encounter. These sightings happen so often that it has been recorded…
Read more